Purchasing Manager

Hilite International•Whitehall, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Manager oversees the procurement and materials management functions in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring a consistent and cost-effective supply of materials to support production schedules. The Procurement Manager provides leadership to the Materials Group and the Purchasing Group, ensuring alignment with organizational goals related to cost control, supplier performance, and inventory optimization. This position is to lead procurement and materials management function(s) with a forward-thinking approach that fosters innovation in sourcing strategies and process improvement; Uphold the highest standards of integrity in all supplier and stakeholder interactions; Drive results through clear accountability and performance metrics; And build strong, cross-functional relationships grounded in collaboration to ensure a resilient and cost-effective supply chain in a manufacturing environment. This position may be located in our Rochester Hills, MI location or our Whitehall, MI location. This position will be required to travel to and from each location as needed.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in a related field – Supply Chain Management preferred
Minimum of five years of purchasing experience
Ability to manage sourcing process and reducing cost of material
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
Excellent analytical, organizational and communication (oral & written) skills.
Knowledge of MFG Pro (QAD) or similar software

Responsibilities

Accountable for the development of purchasing strategies that support production, quality, and cost objectives
Develop cost reduction programs with suppliers to ensure an annual reduction is achieved per company objectives
Manage change with ECO activity with suppliers
Managing and maintaining supplier programs
Reviewing and updating supply chain practices in line with company policies, standards, laws, and regulations
Negotiating terms and prices with suppliers and freight companies, monitoring and assessing their performance and maintaining cost-effective practices
Implementing logistics strategies
Identifying and minimizing risk by predicting the demand for products and adopting new technologies with no interruption to the process
Verifying the key suppliers for each procurement
Leads cross-functional teams (Purchasing and Materials) chartered to perform supply chain related continual improvement and/or problem solving
Managing procurement budget and preparing cost estimates
Effectively locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and determine product availability and terms of sales.
Effectively manage quoting activities to support new business and new suppliers
Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
Perform all duties in a professional and ethical manner and maintain Company confidentiality at all times
Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure procurement aligns with demand planning and product specification.
Monitor material availability to avoid production delays and minimize excess inventory.
Establish KPIs and dashboards to track procurement performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationship and alternate sourcing plans.
Lead and support cost-reduction projects and procurement risk mitigation strategies
Perform other duties as assigned